Estherville, Iowa · field elev 1,319 ft
Density Altitude at Estherville Municipal (KEST)
Estherville Municipal sits at 1,319 ft, and even a typical July afternoon (81 °F) only lifts density altitude to about 3,048 ft — heat still trims performance, but the field rarely turns high-and-hot.
Typical density altitude by month
| Month | Avg temp °F | DA at avg temp | Afternoon high °F | DA on a typical afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8 | −1,395 ft | 23.1 | −798 ft |
| February | 19.1 | −1,084 ft | 27.5 | −486 ft |
| March | 31.9 | −178 ft | 40.6 | 420 ft |
| April | 45.1 | 725 ft | 56.3 | 1,469 ft |
| May | 57.6 | 1,554 ft | 68.7 | 2,270 ft |
| June | 67.8 | 2,213 ft | 78.5 | 2,887 ft |
| July | 70.6 | 2,391 ft | 81.1 | 3,048 ft |
| August | 68.0 | 2,225 ft | 78.6 | 2,893 ft |
| September | 60.6 | 1,749 ft | 72.8 | 2,530 ft |
| October | 47.3 | 873 ft | 58.8 | 1,632 ft |
| November | 32.6 | −130 ft | 42.0 | 515 ft |
| December | 20.2 | −1,005 ft | 28.1 | −444 ft |
▲ above 5,000 ft · ⚠ above 8,000 ft. These are planning references at standard pressure and dry air — afternoon humidity and low pressure both push the real number higher. Run today's values below.
Run today’s numbers for KEST
DENSITY ALTITUDE
Field elevation 1,319 ft — the air behaves like 3,042 ft.
- PRESSURE ALT
- 1,320 ft
- ISA DEVIATION
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- RULE-OF-THUMB DA
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- AIR DENSITY INDEX
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- AIR DENSITY
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- WATER · GRAINS/LB
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For training and reference · verify with official sources and your POH before flight · no tool on this site renders a go / no-go judgment
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Frequently asked questions
How high does density altitude get at KEST in summer?
On a typical July afternoon — around 81 °F at the nearest NOAA normals station — density altitude at Estherville Municipal reaches roughly 3,048 ft at standard pressure. Hotter-than-normal days, low pressure, and humidity all push it higher, so run the day's actual numbers before flying.
What is the density altitude at KEST on an average day?
It swings with the seasons: from roughly −1,395 ft at the coldest month's average temperature to about 2,391 ft at the warmest month's — all from a constant field elevation of 1,319 ft. The month-by-month table above carries the full year.
What is the field elevation of Estherville Municipal?
1,319 ft MSL, from the FAA NASR airport record (28-day cycle effective 2026-08-06). The identifier is KEST (ICAO) / EST (FAA), in Estherville, Iowa.